Michael McConnell
Shreveport,La.
Summary
A 30 year Louisisna POST certified law enforcement and officer with a strong background and expertise in maintaining order and enforcing laws. Demonstrated ability to uphold law and order through effective patrolling and community engagement. Solid communication skills for conflict resolution and maintaining positive relationships within diverse communities.
Experience in police supervision, criminal investigations, surveillance, warrant writing and execution.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff assigned to Patrol
Caddo Sheriff’s Office
07.2013 - Current
- Current assignment: Patrol Sergeant on night shift
- Instructor at the CPSO Regional Police Training Academy
- Assist in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Testified effectively in court, presenting clear evidence that contributed to successful case outcomes.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Enforce local and state laws
Associate Professor
Remington College
01.2010 - 07.2013
- Taught Criminal Justice (3 years)
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Developed students critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
Deputy Sheriff
Bossier Sheriff’s Office
03.2009 - 10.2010
- Patrolled rural areas of Benton, Haughton, and Plain Dealing
Police Officer
Shreveport Police Department
08.1994 - 03.2009
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enforced local and state laws.
- Six years experience as a Robbery/Homicide Investigator.
- Countless hours of compiling detailed reports and testifying in district court.
- Utilized interview and interrogation techniques to gain confessions.
- Conducted surveillance on suspects and business to curtail crime.
- Assigned to two different Street Crimes Units;
Major Crimes Unit and Directed Patrol Unit.
Deputy Sheriff
Caddo Sheriff’s Office
12.1992 - 08.1994
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Testified effectively in court, presenting clear evidence that contributed to successful case outcomes.
- Provided security at various community events, ensuring a safe environment for attendees.
Education
Bachelor of Business Degree - Organizational Management
Wiley College
Marshall, TxMaster’s Degree - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Skills
- Integrity and ethics
- Interview techniques
- Crime investigation
- Relationship building and management
- Witness interviews
- Arrest procedures
- Surveillance
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- Warrant procedures
- Search and seizure procedures
- Case report writing
- Public relations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Team building
- Incident documentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Professionalism
- Public Speaking
- Surveillance techniques
- Crisis Management
- Stress Management
- Search and seizure
- Write case reports
- Suspect apprehension
- Arrest warrants
- Warrant execution
- Communication Skills
Accomplishments
Emergency Response Team (ERT)
Ceremonial Unit/Bagpiper
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team
Hostage Negotiations Team
Supervisory Courses
- Managing the Toxic employee
- Leadership Skills for Challenging Times
- Proactive Leadership Skills
- High Performance Management
Special Awards
- Unit Citation - Investigations Unit
- Departmental Life Saving Award
- Unit Citation - Major Crimes Unit
- Appreciation for Exemplary and Meritorious Service
- Unit Citation – Major Crimes Unit
- Top Cop Award
- Nominated Officer of the Year by the State Attorney General’s Office
- Nominated Officer of the Year by the Shreveport Police Department
- Employee of the Month (Remington College)
- Star Instructor (3 Times - Remington College)
Special Training
- Federal Firearms Instructor Certification
- First-Aid/CPR Instructor Cert
- Taser Instructor Certification
- Gunfighting 101
- Active Shooter Threat Training
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Hostage Negotiations – Phase I and II
- Tactical Medicine In-service
- Combat Casualty Care
- Officer Involved Shootings
- Advanced Homicide Investigations
- Interview/Interrogation Expert
- Kinesic Interview/Interrogation Basic
- Suicide Bomber – Terrorism Threat
- FAA Flying Armed
- Explosive Devices & Booby Traps
- Basic Homicide Investigation
- Hazard Materials Emergency Response
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Certification
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement
- Intermediate SWAT
- Certified Tactical Rifle
- Certified Vehicle Assault
- Certified Distraction Device (Def-Tec)
- Domestic Preparedness First Responder
- Basic SWAT/SRT Certification
- First Responder Negotiations
- Burglary Investigation
- Chemical Weapons Familiarization
- Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certification
Certifications
Copies of Certifications and Awards available upon request.
Special Assignments
- Emergency Response Team (ERT)
- Ceremonial Unit/Bagpiper
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team
- Hostage Negotiations Team
- Field Training Officer
- Teach Leadership Course to all Supervisors at Caddo Correctional Center
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff assigned to Patrol
Caddo Sheriff’s Office
07.2013 - Current
Associate Professor
Remington College
01.2010 - 07.2013
Deputy Sheriff
Bossier Sheriff’s Office
03.2009 - 10.2010
Police Officer
Shreveport Police Department
08.1994 - 03.2009
Deputy Sheriff
Caddo Sheriff’s Office
12.1992 - 08.1994
Master’s Degree - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Bachelor of Business Degree - Organizational Management
Wiley College
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